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OXFAM TRAILWAKER: TIPS TO GET YOU TO THE FINISH LINE

The last-ever OXFAM Trailwalker is just over 4 weeks away!! If you are reading this because you are doing it… AMAZING, what a great thing to complete and all for a very worthy cause!! At this point some of you may be regretting your decision due to injuries or lack of training whilst others will be […]

SUMMER AND FEET: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?

Like all seasons of the year, Summer bring its fair share of foot conditions into our clinic. With warmer days comes trips to the beach, long days at music festivals and more time spent barefoot or in thongs. Unfortunately, whilst these are all great things to do it can come at a cost.

Stage 4 Restrictions: Changes at the Clinic (19th October Update)

With the Victorian Government’s easing of restrictions comes the fantastic news that there are NO restrictions on Podiatry anymore. Unfortunately, it is less clear regarding Myotherapy at this point. We are awaiting confirmation from the Myotherapy association before we open Travis’ diary again… at this stage the latest he will be restarting is Monday November […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 has reached Pandemic levels, so in the interest of the health of our patients and staff we have made a few changes at the clinic. At this stage, we will continue to operate as normal but we ask all patients and those attending with our patients to RESCHEDULE if you have any cold/flu like […]

SCHOOL SHOES: YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST FIT

Are you wondering if your children’s school shoes fit correctly? Are you looking at purchasing a new pair? Here are a few points to keep in mind! Growing bodies, mean growing feet. Your children can spend around 30 hours a week in their school shoes. As your children start a new school year, it is […]

CHILDREN & PODIATRY: WHEN IS AN APPOINTMENT NECESSARY??

Kids are forever growing and changing so it is hard to know what is just a part of normal development and what isn’t. As parents, we also can’t rely on them to tell us what they are feeling, and we don’t always know what to ask!! So how do you know when you should take your […]

TENDINOPATHY: WHAT IS IT?, COMMON PRESENTATIONS AND THE ROLE OF MYOTHERAPY

Tendinopathy is a term used to describe pathology of a tendon.  This pathology can arise for various reasons with a common belief being that inflammation was a major cause of pain and dysfunction. This lead to the use of a term you may be familiar with, tendinitis, which has commonly been used to describe pain […]

DIABETES, FOOT HEALTH AND THE ROLE OF PODIATRY

National Diabetes Week is a crucial time to raise awareness about the effects, prevention and management of this devastating condition. Diabetes is a complex disorder that affects many organs, of which the feet are particularly susceptible. According to Diabetes Australia, diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century, with: – 280 Australians developing diabetes every […]

CHILBLAINS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN YOU AVOID THEM??

Winter brings a whole host of things for us to enjoy… snow, mulled wine and fires to name a few. However, the change in temperature can also cause an increased incidence of some medical conditions. One such condition we see in the clinic is Chilblains. Chilblains (or erythema pernio) occur primarily during the winter months […]

HEADACHES… THE CAUSES & THE ROLE OF MYOTHERAPY IN BEATING THEM!!

Headaches are one of the most prevalent, painful conditions that can affect the body with the number of people seeking treatment increasing at a regular rate. This comes as no surprise as I’m sure most people reading this would have suffered with a headache at some stage in their lifetime. The cause of headaches can […]